Daniel Chanan Matt Knihy

Dialog mezi vědou a náboženstvím, zejména současnou astrofyzikou a židovskou mystickou tradicí. Autor se nesnaží oba pohledy na svět, vědecký a spirituální, směšovat a vytvářet pochybné syntézy. Staví je pouze do vzájemného světla a nachází mezi nimi pozoruhodné paralely a styčné body.

This third volume of completes the Zohar's commentary on the book of Genesis. Throughout, the Zohar probes the biblical text and seeks deeper meaning--for example, the divine intention behind Joseph's disappearance, or the profound significance of human sexuality.

Sefer ha-Zohar (The Book of Radiance) has amazed and overwhelmed readers ever since it emerged mysteriously in medieval Spain toward the end of the thirteenth century. Written in a unique, lyrical Aramaic, this masterpiece of Kabbalah exceeds the dimensions of a normal book; it is virtually a body of literature, comprising over twenty discrete sections. The bulk of theZohar consists of a running commentary on the Torah, from Genesis through Deuteronomy. This fourth volume of The Zohar: Pritzker Edition covers the first half of Exodus. Here we find mystical explorations of Pharaoh's enslavement of the Israelites, the birth of Moses, the deliverance from Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the Revelation at Mount Sinai. Throughout, the Zohar probes the biblical text and seeks deeper meaningfor example, the nature of evil and its relation to the divine realm, the romance of Moses andShekhinah, and the inner meaning of the Ten Commandments. In the context of the miraculous splitting of the Red Sea, Rabbi Shim'on reveals the mysterious Name of 72, a complex divine name consisting of 216 letters (72 triads), formed out of three verses in Exodus 14. These mystical interpretations are interwoven with tales of the Companionsrabbis wandering through the hills of Galilee, sharing their insights, coming upon wisdom in the most astonishing ways from a colorful cast of characters they meet on the road.

The Zohar is a mystical commentary on the Torah that is the basis for Kabbalah. This is a difficult book to translate. Matt, who has taught Jewish mysticism at Stanford University and Hebrew, is working his way through the book, giving a comprehensive annotation that offers background and explanations of the text, both his own and those of other scholars. This fifth book of translation opens in the middle of the book of Exodus and ends with the Book of Concealment, an interpolation that explores the heart of Kabalistic teaching.

The story of the prophet Elijah's transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish tradition

Presents the primary texts of the Kabbalah with practical analysis and historical information.

Exploring the intersection of science and theology, this updated edition delves into cosmology and Jewish mysticism to reveal the presence of God in the cosmos and daily life. It addresses the evolving dialogue between science and spirituality, offering insights into how the universe is mirrored in our existence. The book presents a thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between belief and empirical understanding, making it a compelling read for those interested in the convergence of these fields.

Diese Abhandlung liefert in bestechender Klarheit eine geistige Kosmologie, in der INTELLIGENZ die Wurzel allen Lebens ist. Der Urknall ist die Offenbarung einer höheren Ordnung; und in allem Geschaffenen waltet ein verborgener SINN! Ein wesentlicher und kompetenter Beitrag§zum aktuellen Dialog zwischen Wissenschaft und Theologie! Dr. rer.nat. Dr. theol. Robert J. Russell

Daniel Matt gelingt es auf meisterhaft Weise, in diese Abgründe der Transzendenz hineinzuschauen und aufzuzeigen, wo die Grenzen des menschlichen Erkennens liegen - und was jenseits davon demütig erahnt werden darf. Eine Reise an den Anbeginn der Schöpfung, die deutlich macht, was gewusst werden kann - und was nicht!